Was it really different? COVID-19-pandemic period in long-term recreation monitoring - A case study from Polish forests.

ABSTRACT: The COVID -19 pandemic posed serious challenge for securing public health worldwide. Public health preparedness and restrictions put in place impacted many aspects of human life, including recreational activities and access to outdoor recreational destinations. Green spaces have become one of the few sources of resilience during the coronavirus crisis due to their restorative effects on psychophysical health and community well-being. The aim of this study is to analyse the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic on forest visitation. The results are based upon long-term visitor data acquired via pyroelectric sensors (Eco-Counter) in three forest districts located in Poland (Browsk, Gdansk & Kozienice Forest Districts). The analysis covers the period between January 01, 2019 and December 31, 2020

SUBMITTER: Ciesielski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8882433 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature